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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25
THE MEDICAL CONGRESS-,
An Additional List of Papers to be
Read.

In addition to the papers to be read in the Sec
tion Of ophthalmology published in THE STAR Of
Thursday papers Will be read by the following
physicians: Drs. E. o. Shakespeare, Philadelphia;
A. Heyle, Philadelphia; B. Pitts, st. Joseph, Mo.
w. A. Bradley, London; DR.. Mowra, Rio de Janeiro,
Braz1l A. Brugsch, Cairo Egypt; P. II. Mules,
Manchester, England; S. c. Ayres, C1ncin-
natl; c. S. Lundy, Detroit; II. C. Paddock,
New York; B. Baldwin, Montgomery, Ala. !;
11nsley, New York; j. Richardson Cross, Bristol,
Eng; John Thompson, ST. Paul, Mimi: A. G..
Staples, Dubuque; d. S. Reynolds, Louisville; E.
Jackson, Philadelphia; A. L. Baker, Cleveland; u.
d. Brunno, New Orleans; G. s. Norton, New York !;
Z. Ii. Lumell. Norwich, Conn; +. b. Tiffany,
Kansas City, Mo-; E. j. Gardiner, Chicago.
following physicians: OlOtogy-Drs. 7. E. Murrell,
Little Rock, Ark; b. LOewenberg, Paris; j. Bara-
toux, Paris; S. o; Richey, Washington; J. +. Full
Burlington; j. o. Tausley, New York; J. P. Wor.
Teii, 1erre Haute, Ind; J. E. Minney, Topeka,
Es,as; Kahs:; c. NJ Hobby, Iowa city; $; $: Bishop,
and +. NJ. Pierce, Manchester, Eng.
Laryngology-Drs. F. b. Eaton, Portland, Ore..
onn GSay orRpg Gqr1 New
Baltimore; j. 2. Klengensmth, Blairsville, Pa; D..
n. Rankin, Allegheny, Pa; J. Baratoux, Paris;
cago; W: E. Casselberry, Chicago; VIM. Porter, ST.
Louis; E. L. Shurly, Detroit; o. Rosenbach, Bres-
lau; A. W. Orwin. London: George Mack
OIu DuCuoS AylCs, AIScutluc ncpuUlCs
+. Laborde de Winthuyssen, Spain r. N. Wolfen.
den, London; Paul Koch, Luxembourg; A. Cartaz,
Paris; F. MaSSei, Naples; j. A. Stucky, Lexington,
KY; c. NJ. Desverntne, Havana, Cuba; F. Mowra
Paris; Ephraim Gutter, New York; Carl Seller
Philadelphia; II. Z. Hayd, Buffalo; JnO. O'ROe,
Rochester; NJ. j. Stern, Philadelphia; Nj. D.
BOuchet, Paris; Carmalt Jones, London, England;
NJ. +. CoOmes. Louisville; F. Semeleder, Mexico;
A Schnee, Nice, France: j. II. Hartman, Balti-
more; NJ. C. OToOle, san Francisco; j. O'Dwyer,
New York; A. B. Thrasher, Cincinnati; Lennox
Browne, London; A. j. COey, Chicago.
Dcrmatology and syphilography: Drs. Jonathan
Hutchinson, London; VIM. Welsh, Philadelphia;
j. v. Shoemaker, Philadelphia; Herman Klotz,
New York; DR.. MoncoryO, Rio de Janeiro; P. G.
Urma, Hamburg; Valentine Knaggs, London; j.
n. Bloom, Louisville; II. j. Reynolds, Chicago; Ii.
Wttraskewsk1, Warsaw; I. COlcOtt FOX, London;
Jozef Zeisler, Chicago; Z. Schwimmer, uda-Pesth
DR.. Zambaco, COnsLanttnOple; A. RavOgu, Cincin-
natl; q. II. Rohe, Baltimore; A. II. Ohmann-
Dumesnil, st. Louis: TOmasSo de Amicis, Naples:
A. X. Robinson, New York.
Public and International Hygiene-Drs Richard
Il. Day, Baton Rouge, La; j. 4. s. Grant, Cairo,
Frelre, Rio de Janeiro; Manuel Carmina, Mexico;
Joseph Jones, New Orleans; Geo. Troup, Ocala,
Fla; E. w. Hand, st. Paul; w. R. Taylor, u. 8. A.
Z. ID. MapOther, Dublin; A. N. Bell, New York; W.
L. Schenck, Usage City, Kan; w. C. Cook, Nash
Vile; X. Harvey Reed, Mansfield, Ohio; Trial H.
Melner, New Orleans: James Grant, Egypt; Felix
FOrmentO, New Orleans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25
MORE CROOKEDNEss SUSPECTED.
The Books Of the Cincinnati. Hamilton
and Dayton Railroad. with the Ac.
count of the $4,000. .OO0 OG stock ls.
sued by Ives, said tO be Lost.

NEW YORK, August 25.-A morning paper pro-
fesses the possession OF information In effect that
the books Of the Cincinnati, Hamilton ana Dayton
Railroad, covering the period In which Ives Co.
calm TO have been given authority TO Issue and
dispose OF 900 OF preferred stock, are lost
Winslow, Lanler a. Co., OF this city, are the IMAM
cial agents OF the Cincinnati, Hamilton Dayton
Railroad. one or the firm this morning said that
after the Ives assignment the directors OF the
Railroad had turned over certain book, but that
the firm had never In the remotest possible way,
had any relations with Henry =. Ives
Another member OF the firm said: I'VE have the
certificate and transfer books Of the Cincinnati,
Hamilton e. Dayton Railroad Company. The
books being closed when brought 10 Us they have
not been examined, and were put away"
.'COuld Mr.. Ives have fairly issued and disposed
OF Sl0o00000 OF preferred stock without the books
you manner"
"Ah, Mr.. Ives can do anything said the gentle
man. smiling. ''but he could not fairly do YOU
ask without the books that are now here"
..And you have all the books or the railroad
company"
81 cannot say that, for We have not examined
them all -
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THE STOCK MARKET FESEHssHs
Trading Active, but a General Drop In
Prices.

NEW YORK. August p, IL a. m--The stock
market opened active and decidedly weak TINS
morning, FIRST prices showing declines from last
evenings nnal ngures OF from 10 = per cent the
latter fn Kansas and Texas. while western Union
and Missouri Pacific were each on a. The un-
usual activity was accompanied by great feverish-
hess and irregularity, but In the early dealings
most stocks were cenerally frm and advances.
ranging up 20 \ per cent, were established WITHIN
the frst half hour. But In that time oregon Nav
igatlon had dropped 2A. Lake Erie and western
preferred 2 and Northern Pacific preferred
though the second named stock immediately
jumped up 81 per cent. The activity then ncde-
rated. and prices yielded. most stocks being
brought back 20 first prices by IL O'Clock, while
oregon and Northern Pacinc preferred recovered
somewhat AT IL O'Clock the market - fairly ac-
tive and unsettled, but generally heavy. at irregu-
lar changes from the opening prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25
COLLISION ON THE POTOMAC.

Last night at 11:3op. NJ, the tug boat VIM. M.
Dove Capt. Jno Lewis was run into and sunk OF
Indian Head, in fathoms of water, by the
schooner Belle Hardy. The tug was towing the
Hardy down the river, and when near the Head
Capt Lewis slowed up and blew his whistle for the
schooner to cast of the tow line. There was q
gale blowing, and the schooner was carried by 1t
upon the tug before the latter could get out OF the
way. Capt. Lewis and his engineer jumped Tito
the water, and were rescued by the crew OF the
schooner. The Dove has only been on the water
about three months. She is the property OF Capt
Lewis, and was valued at ST. OOO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25
Pennsylvania in 1SSS.

GOV. BEAVER SAYS THE STATE-IS SOLID FOR BLAINE.
Gov. Beaver, Of Pennsylvania, in an Interview
as to presidential candidates said: "Mr Blaine is
the only one thought Of and will get the republi-
can delegation from Pennsylvania solid ii he de-
sireS 1T. There is no second choice in the State,
because no one is especially mentioned after Mr..
course Pennsylvania Will roll up a majority for
either OF them, but in our hearts We desire the
nomination OF Mr.. Blaine"
Gov. Beaver did not know, he said, that Mr.
Randall was seeking the democratic nomination
for President, but he was strong among the demo-
Gratis or the State. The prohibition vote would
not, he thought, interfere with the republican ma
jOrlty OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25
Meeting Of the Prohibition Convention
au SyracusP.

SYRACUSE, Y. Y, August 25.-The State pro-
hibition convention was called TO order at III
O'Clock this morning. brass band played Hail
Columbia" The assemblage cheered. A man
from the platform shouted, ''How about President
next year." Responses were: "Fiske," ''St.
John" the former predominating. Chairman
Wheeler addressed the convention for an hour,
reviewing at length the attitude OF the parties
toward temperance, and setting forth the objects
OF the prohibition party Under direction OF the
State committee. DIR. l. X. Funk, OF Brooklyn, was
made temporary chairman and addressed the con-
yentiop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25
LONDON GOSSIP.
Absurdity Of Sir John McDOnald's
Threat-NeW Papers TO be Slartcd.

Special Cable Dispatch to The EVENING STAR
LONDON, August 2o.-Most or the papers here,
beginning with the Times, have lashed them
selves into fury over Sir John McDonalds al
legged threat to bring British soldiers to prevent
the building OF a railway in Manitoba. To-day
they have withdrawn their horns | saw Sir
Charles Tupper, high commissioner OF Canada,
yesterday afternoon, and he promptly declared
that he could not think OF discussing the report,
as 1t was prep0sterous TO suppose Mcdonald would
have used such language.
Beside the new evening paper new satirical
journal called The Whip will be started.
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NIexican Ramdie. Defeafed.

GALVESTON, TEX, August 25-A special to the
Neus from Brownsville. Tex, says: on the 17th
instant, In the mountains near San Carlos, q
party OF thirty bandits, under one Maurfano
ResendeZ, were overtaken after a chase OF Is
troops under Senores Felix Taines and Joaquin
G. Castella and Captain Romero, OF the 5th Mexi-
can cavalry. The hght was quite lively one,
and resulted In the capture OF ten mules and
horses laden with smuggled goods The extradi-
ton OF ReSendeZ as a snuggler Is asked for, buC
as smuggling is not one OF the onenses Indicated
In the eXtradition treaty between the United
States and the Mexican republic IL Is almost Ger.
tain that such request viii not meet with favor
able consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25

JOHN B. COLUMBUS is HAPPY TO IN
form his friends and customers that he is
back to his old camping grounds, ut Market Space
where he will be pleased to serve them good foot
gear au2y-6t
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An Old Feud Revived.

CHICAGO, August 25.-The Times Warrington.
W. Va. special says: The old Cartwright feud,
which has caused much blOodshed In Marion
County. has broken out again. Yesterday John
Cartwright was standing ia front OF the house OF
Frank Jones' where he made his home; he was
fired upon with rife by some unknown person.
The ball struck the old man Just about the heart,
and he died instantly. The assassination has
created the widest excitement. There Is yet
no cleW 10 the murderer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25
The Eastern Branch Bridge.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE S1O5, 900 BID RECOMMENDED BIZ

ACCEPTANCE OF THE sos, 600 BID RECOMMENDED BIZ
COL. HAMS.
Col. P. c. Hams has recommended the acceptance
OF the lowest bid-that of s1O5, 900, by a company
OF Western New YOrk-for the construction of the
new Eastern Branch bridge All the other bids
made were in excess Of the appropriation for the
purpose but the one recommended is within the
amount, and is for design that is in every way
acceptable. The contract cannot be made how
ever, until the question OF the title to the land of
the eastern approach Is finally settled. The dis
trict attorney still has this matter in hand. The
owners OF the land expressed willingness to con-
vey the necessary amount Of land to the Govern
ment, but the conveyance has not yet been made.
The act making the appropriation does not provide
ior the requirement OF title, and the question at
the land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25
Liberal Member Will support tho
LeaUme.

LONDON August 25.-Forty liberal members or
parliament held a meeting In the house OF coin
mons to-day and resolved TO support the Irish Ma
tional League, as they were satisfied that the or
ganiZation was a purely political one Twenty
other liberal members wrote letters expressing
sympathy with the purpose OF the meeting. There
were no party leaders present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25
Roulauper Wanted I'm MOSCOW.

VIENNA, August ga dispatch TO the Poiitische
correspondent from Warsaw says that the ex.
treme Russian pan slavists have shown a desire
TO invite Gen. Boulanger TO visit MOSCOW, but they
have been warned by the government that such q
step would not be tolerated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25
The Khediye Kntghred

ALEXANDRIA, August 25.-The Duke OF Con-
naught has invested the khediye with the Insignia
OF the Order or the Bath as a jubilee token from
Queen Victoria. The ceremony attending the pre-
Sentation was a very brilliant one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25
aColored Outrager Lvuched.

CHICAGO, August 25.-The Times Montgomery,
Ala, special says: John Myrick colored, was
lynched I'm Henry county, Ala, last night by 100
people OF his own race Last week he outraged q
white lady, Mrs. Basmore. Parties secured the
woods for him and a crowd OF colored men found
him. strung him up TO a tree and rddled his body
with bullets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25

COUNSEL FEES IN ExTRADITIoN CAsEs.-The First
Controller Of the Treasury has rendered decision
to the effect that the act Of April 3 1882, entitled
can act regulating fees and the practice in extra
d1tiOn cases" vests no authority in the Secretary
OF the Treasury pay the fees OF an attorney who
may appear in behalf OF the person on trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25
A Bold and Brutal Outrage.

CHICAGO, August 25.-A Minneapolis, MINI,
special says: A bold outrage at Maple Grove, ID
miles from this city, was last evening reported 70
the police ID. 1. Hitler lives upon farm near
that place with his mother and brother. Yester-
day morning, while the brothers were absent from
the house at work, two men called at the house
and asked for something 10 eat. Mrs. Hitler COM
piled with their request, and when they had
finished eating one OF them picked up poker ana
threatened TO kill her. The old lady begged them
her TO the cistern and threw her The cstern Is II
feet deep, and was half full OF water but MIS- Her
clung TO the lead pipe OF the pump and manageQ
to keep afoat until noon, when her sons returneo
and she was taken out I'm an exhausted c0nditaon
Investigation showed that the tramps had ran.
sacked the house and distracted $40 In casn ana
$3.50 in certificates OF deposit upon the f1fst
National Bank OF Minneapolis Mrs Killer Is sixty
ve years OF age, and IL is feared tnat Ine snk "
her system from the brutal treatment she receseo
may result fatally.
District Master workman Dodd at Newark, N.
J., has acknowledged the authorship OF the boy
cott letter which states that fight Is In progress
between the trades unions ana knights. He
Miss Minnie RiddIer, thirteen years Of age, WAS
assaulted In the public highway at Eureka, Ill
Her assailant, Douglas House, was captured and
AT the e. convention OF colored Masons In Chicago
Yesterday T. Hugo johnson, OF Virginia, read
paper ON 'sThe True state OF Negro Masonry In
a report was adopted at the interstate extra
dition conference In New York yesterday recon-
meDding several changes which would result In
the pope announces that many villagers In
Macedonia have expressed their desire TO re-enter
the church, ana have asked that priests be ea1e
To instruct them,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.

- W. S. ATCHISON HAS NOT BEEN IN
OA my employ since June 1887.
ALEX. MILNE.
au25-6t 51l 9th st NV.
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TIE EVENING STAR is served to subscribers IN the
citv by carriers their account at 10 per
week or Ale Ter month Copies al the counter, 8
cents each BY Inail-po-taze prepald-0U cents D
month one wear. So, six months 50
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BeCOnd- claSs mail matterI
The WFrElY SIaR-published on Friday-S1 0
yszr postazre prepaid Six months. 90 cents
fS- All mail subscriptions must be paid Ill advances,
Nd uaper sent longer than is paid for.
Rates OF adve rtlsiul, Hssie known ON application
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25

MRS. CLEVELAND remained at the White House
yesterday until about o'clock, when she drove
out to Oak View with the President. Both the
President and Mrs. Cleveland came to the city to-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25

TIE CABINET MEETING opened to-day with the
President, secretary Bayard and Soncitor-Gener
jerks in attendance,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25

THOSE WHO LEAVE THE CITY during the sum
mer can have The STAR mailed to them for any
length OF time, at the rate OF 80 cents per month";
and the address changed as often as desired.
"a The requisite amount Of money must an each
case accompany the order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25

NAVAL ORDERS.-Leut. A. B. Speyers has been
detached from the Chicago and ordered to the
Galena. Ensign B. C. Dent has been ordered to
the Galena,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25

RS FIRE ESCAPES AND STAND PIPES.
49, w. SCOTT CHEW, Manufacturer
Information given and estimates furnished.
Omce-Room 13, Corcoran Building. au24-1ms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25
NOMINATIONS MADE.
The Pennsylvania PrOhibitiOnists
Make Their Ticket and Conclude
Their Convention.

Their Convention.
HARRISBURG, Pa, August 25.-The second day 8
session OF the prohibition State convention was
opened with the singing Of the hymn "a Better
Day is Coming" and prayer by the Rev. Mr..
Smith, a cOlored delegate from Franklin County.
The committee on credentials reported 525 dele
gates in attendance, representing 54 counties.
The convention then proceeded with the nomina-
tion OF a State ticket. For judge OF the supreme
Court, JAS Black, OF York, presented the name
Simeon Is. Chase, OF EaStOn. MI. Black
spoke OF his candidate as man OF
Christian character, mature age and thought, and
q lifelong total abStainer, who stands high In his
profession. There were no other candidates, and
Mr. Chase was nominated by acclamation. A. A.
Stevens, OF Tyrone, named Capt. Dallas G. Irish,
OF New Castle, for State treasurer. He alluded to
the captains record a soldier his high standing
as citizen and his total abstinence proclivities.
No other names were offered, and Capt. Irish was
nominated by acclamatiOn. Candidates Chase
and Irish were introduced and exchanged few
words and thanked the delegates for the honOrs
conferred. They said they had no idea OF being
elected, but realized the fact that some persons
must lead the fight for the grand principles Of the
prohibition party. The convention adjourned sine
die at 1O:45 O'Clock.
Before the adjournment Chairman Wolfe re-
newed his onslaught on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, the Associated Press and the press In gen.
eral, the last OF which he said Is muzZled by the
power OF monopoly and the whisky ring.
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49, PRIOR TO REMOVAL 18TH AND F SITS,
will sell S5 sa SsR stock
F. Woodland Co, Mems furnishings au2i-6t
R~ THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT ALL
a ~ wires now attached to the prepises know
on 5th st Of D win be cut unless removed
go, ~. Afffh AfffhEw 3 wP@Av5siL Y; ssiLr,
R ~6S, JOHN B. COLUMBUS is HAPvY TO IN
MSers 10 h es S d Market Ia
gear once more. au22-6t
49, soSEKE1GN's COOPERATIVE AssGGfA- SSHHA
TlON FUEL CONTRACT for Season of 1887 1855,
Members can % get prices from the following persons
Gil1,lIsn. Sihids .5: d5$i SSla@5s street nv
ehn ka9ssr 1857 iots street NV
Tm. F. Seville, 704 street ne. and Pension ONCE
J. H; Larcopbe, Pension Office.
SSss5sis as9s oGs 5ea
p ma essk ps'fn, ASTnsyi heysssyi s4
JAMES Al. 4 LpGAR Secretary,
Office Chief Of Engineers, war Dept
Persons desiring ing Information as to adyantaees of
".'on fro" 5 III sss1s Bass
~ DENTIST,
Removed to SO2 o St NV
Belt Line passes door. au15-2w.
E 49, TYLER h RUTHERFORD, REAL ESTATE
%1S and Insurance. have removed temporarily to
Of seR At 1867 ST.
which they Will occupy about Oct. 1. au15-2w'
go PERSONS OUT OF THE CITY FOR THE
49, summer and those who contemplate spend-
Ing the winter in Washington should send to b. H
Warner Co, GIG ST. NV, for their Weekly Rent
Bulletin mailed free to any address application
au19-6ts
K GAS-FIXTURES.
LARGEST STOCK LOW PRICES
NEW ANDIRONS NEW TENDERS
E. F. BROOKS,
au1S 531 18th St., Corcoran Building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25

The B. and O. express train which left Pittsburp
Tuesday night jumped the track east OF COnnells-
Vile, and the fireman OF the engine broke HIS leg.
No passengers hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25

THE CYCLoNE.-The Signal Office reports that
the cyclone heretofore reported has moved east OF
Hatteras and is apparently following the course
Of the gulf stream.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT ALL
49, wires now attached to the premises known
as the Integencer Buildings 400 to 412, incusive)
on 7th st. nw corner of D. will be cut unless removed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25

Emperor william was well enough Tuesday to
take O drive. Yesterday he witnessed the annual
shooting contests OF the of1cers Of the First
Guards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25

GAUGERs APPoISTED.-Acting Secretary Of the
Treasury Thompson to-day appointed the follow
ing internal-revenue gaugers: Fulton j. Williams,
district Of Georgia; Winfield 8. Mooris, Samuel c.
Fonta1ne, and ThOs. X. Dewitt, sixth district Of
Virginia; VIM. ?. Campbell, fifth district OF North
Carolina, and Luke w. Urner, storekeeper and
gauger district OF South Carolina
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25

BRUssRIs August 25.-Gen. Bralmont, COM
mandant OF the military district OF Anvers, ten
(ered his resignation to the king, In consequence
Of the promotion OF oncers OF his stan against his
advice The king accepted the resignation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25

NEW YORK August 25.-At IL p. m. a hanson
drove up to the entrance to Ludlow street jail,
and q clerk from the orice Of Cochran Clark
entered the taiL bearing the news OF the granting
OF a stay OF proceedings. He handed the note per-
sOnally to MI. sharp, who read IL without showing
any sfgns of emotion or making any comments
upOn It. Mr. sharp then handed It to his wife,
who read it and seemed to be delighted at the
news
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25
Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., $436, ,O34.9S; customs, $729. .37I22.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25

The intendent OF the Cuban treasury has re
signed. A big demonstration In favor OF the gov
ernOr general was held Tuesday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-25

TKHKRAN, August 25.-Ayoub Khan made his
escaDe on the 18th instant He was accompanied
In his night by several Afghan chiefs II Is be-
lieyed that they travelled northward, intending to
take a steamer on reaching the Caspian Sea. II ls
supposed they are now In Russian territory.